Journal of the House

First Regular Session, 94th General Assembly

TWENTY-EIGHTH DAY, Wednesday, February 21, 2007

The House met pursuant to adjournment.

            Speaker Pro Tem Bearden in the Chair.

            Prayer by Reverend James Earl Jackson.

              Blessed be the Lord, our God, who has given us rest according to all that You promised. There has not failed one word of all Your good promise, which You promised to us.

              Thank You for positioning us as agents of change for the betterment of this state. Thank You for Your wisdom, favor and protection that is showered upon us, but also for Your hand of protection on our family and staff. May we serve well and continue in health: spirit, soul and body.

              May Your unlimited mercy grant us deliverance from all troubles seen and unseen.

              Now may these words of ours, with which we have made prayer before You, Lord, be near to You day and night, that You may maintain the cause of Your servants and the cause of the people of this state as each day may require.

              For it's in the name of Your Son we pray. Amen.

            The Pledge of Allegiance to the flag was recited.

            The Speaker appointed the following to act as Honorary Pages for the Day, to serve without compensation: Lucas Sean Wilson, Sumner Sparkman and Blake Sparkman.

            The Journal of the twenty-seventh day was approved as printed.

SPECIAL RECOGNITION

            The Winona High School Wildcats Volleyball Team was introduced by Representative Kuessner and recognized for attaining the 2006 Class 1 State Volleyball Championship.

HOUSE COURTESY RESOLUTIONS OFFERED AND ISSUED

            House Resolution No. 702 through House Resolution No. 717

SECOND READING OF HOUSE BILLS

            HB 912 through HB 925 were read the second time.

SECOND READING OF SENATE BILLS

            SB 19, SB 25, SCS SB 52, SB 81, SB 84, SCS SB 115, SB 152 and SCS SB 232 were read the second time.

PERFECTION OF HOUSE BILL

            HCS HB 327, relating to job development, was taken up by Representative Richard.

            Representative Richard offered House Amendment No. 1.

House Amendment No. 1

AMEND House Committee Substitute for House Bill No. 327, Section 135.967, Page 10, Line 113, by inserting after all of said line the following:

              “14. To foster the development and growth of technology businesses in this state, the department of economic development may designate a “technology and trade zone” in any enhanced enterprise zone. Notwithstanding any provision of law to the contrary, no person, as defined in this subsection, shall establish nexus for any Missouri tax imposed under any chapter of the revised statutes of Missouri, solely because such person uses the services or technology, including, but not limited to, data storage, data manipulation or processing, assembly of products, or any other activity provided by any company within a technology and trade zone. For the purposes of this subsection, the term, “person” shall mean any individual, firm, copartnership, joint adventure, association, corporation, municipal or private, and whether organized for profit or not, state, county, political subdivision, state department, commission, board, bureau or agency, estate, trust, business trust, receiver or trustee appointed by the state or federal court, syndicate, or any other group or combination acting as a unit, and the plural as well as the singular number.”; and

              Further amend said bill by amending the title, enacting clause, and intersectional references accordingly.

            On motion of Representative Richard, House Amendment No. 1 was adopted.

            Representative Kratky offered House Amendment No. 2.

House Amendment No. 2

AMEND House Committee Substitute for House Bill No. 327, Section 135.950, Page 2, Line 30, by deleting from said line the phrase "hospitals (NAICS sector 622),"; and

              Further amend said bill, Section 620.1878, Page 16, Line 108, by deleting the semicolon on said line and inserting in lieu thereof, the following:

              “. Notwithstanding any provision of this section to the contrary, the headquarters or administrative offices of an otherwise excluded business may qualify for benefits if the offices serve a multistate territory. In the event a national, state, or regional headquarters operation is not the predominant activity of a project facility, the new jobs and investment of such headquarters operation is considered eligible for benefits under this section if the other requirements are satisfied;”; and

              Further amend said bill by amending the title, enacting clause, and intersectional references accordingly.

            On motion of Representative Kratky, House Amendment No. 2 was adopted.

            Representative Pratt offered House Amendment No. 3.

House Amendment No. 3

AMEND House Committee Substitute for House Bill No. 327, Section 620.1878, Page 16, Line 99, by deleting from said line the following:

              "Utility services,"; and

              Further amend said page, Line 100, by deleting all of said line and inserting in lieu thereof the following:

              "Public utilities (NAICS 221 including water and sewer services);"; and

              Further amend said bill by amending the title, enacting clause, and intersectional references accordingly.

            On motion of Representative Pratt, House Amendment No. 3 was adopted.

            Representative Zweifel offered House Amendment No. 4.

            Representative Smith (150) raised a point of order that House Amendment No. 4 goes beyond the scope of the bill.

            The Chair ruled the point of order well taken.

            Representative Burnett offered House Amendment No. 5.

House Amendment No. 5

AMEND House Committee Substitute for House Bill No. 327, Section 135.950, Page 2, Line 22, by deleting the phrase "which is partially paid for by the employer;" and inserting in lieu thereof the following:

              "and at least fifty percent of the insurance premium is paid for by the employer;"; and

              Further amend said bill by amending the title, enacting clause, and intersectional references accordingly.

            Representative Burnett moved that House Amendment No. 5 be adopted.

            Which motion was defeated.

            Representative George offered House Amendment No. 6.

House Amendment No. 6

AMEND House Committee Substitute for House Bill No. 327, Section 135.967, Page 7, Line 9, by inserting after all of said line the following:

              "Any taxpayer who is awarded state tax credits under this section who knowingly hires individuals who are not allowed to work legally in the United States shall immediately forfeit such credits and shall repay the state an amount equal to any state tax credits already redeemed."; and

              Further amend said bill, Section 620.1881, Page 18, Line 42, by inserting after all of said line the following:

              "Any taxpayer who is awarded benefits under this program who knowingly hires individuals who are not allowed to work legally in the United States shall immediately forfeit such benefits and shall repay the state an amount equal to any state tax credits already redeemed and any withholding taxes already retained."; and

              Further amend said bill by amending the title, enacting clause, and intersectional references accordingly.

            On motion of Representative George, House Amendment No. 6 was adopted by the following vote:

            Representative Harris (23) offered House Amendment No. 7.

            Representative Flook raised a point of order that House Amendment No. 7 goes beyond the scope of the underlying bill.

            The Chair ruled the point of order well taken.

            On motion of Representative Richard, HCS HB 327, as amended, was adopted.

            On motion of Representative Richard, HCS HB 327, as amended, was ordered perfected and printed.

PERFECTION OF HOUSE JOINT RESOLUTION

            HJR 7, with House Amendment No. 2, pending, relating to the language of official proceedings, was taken up by Representative Nieves.

            Representative Muschany offered House Substitute Amendment No. 1 for House Amendment No. 2.

House Substitute Amendment No. 1

for

House Amendment No. 2

AMEND House Joint Resolution No. 7, Section 34, Page 1, Line 2, by inserting the following at the end of said line:

              "Official proceedings shall be limited to those activities defined in Section 610.010, RSMo."; and

              Further amend said bill by amending the title, enacting clause, and intersectional references accordingly.

            Representative Roorda raised points of order that House Substitute Amendment No. 1 for House Amendment No. 2 is not a true substitute amendment and goes beyond the scope of the underlying amendment.

            The Chair ruled the points of order not well taken.

            Representative Cooper (120) assumed the Chair.

            Representative Talboy offered House Amendment No. 1 to House Substitute Amendment No. 1 for House Amendment No. 2.

            House Amendment No. 1 to House Substitute Amendment No. 1 for House Amendment No. 2 was withdrawn.

            HJR 7, with House Substitute Amendment No. 1 for House Amendment No. 2 and House Amendment No. 2, pending, was laid over.

COMMITTEE REPORTS

            Committee on Fiscal Review, Chairman Guest reporting:

            Mr. Speaker: Your Committee on Fiscal Review, to which was referred HCS HBs 444, 217, 225, 239, 243, 297, 402 & 172 (Fiscal Note), begs leave to report it has examined the same and recommends that it Do Pass.

            Committee on Crime Prevention and Public Safety, Chairman Bruns reporting:

            Mr. Speaker: Your Committee on Crime Prevention and Public Safety, to which was referred HB 405, begs leave to report it has examined the same and recommends that the House Committee Substitute Do Pass by Consent, and pursuant to Rule 25(21)(f) be referred to the Committee on Rules.

            Mr. Speaker: Your Committee on Crime Prevention and Public Safety, to which was referred HB 732, begs leave to report it has examined the same and recommends that it Do Pass by Consent, and pursuant to Rule 25(21)(f) be referred to the Committee on Rules.

            Committee on Judiciary, Chairman Pratt reporting:

            Mr. Speaker: Your Committee on Judiciary, to which was referred HB 220, begs leave to report it has examined the same and recommends that it Do Pass, and pursuant to Rule 25(21)(f) be referred to the Committee on Rules.

            Mr. Speaker: Your Committee on Judiciary, to which was referred HB 526, begs leave to report it has examined the same and recommends that it Do Pass, and pursuant to Rule 25(21)(f) be referred to the Committee on Rules.

            Mr. Speaker: Your Committee on Judiciary, to which was referred HB 527, begs leave to report it has examined the same and recommends that it Do Pass, and pursuant to Rule 25(21)(f) be referred to the Committee on Rules.

            Special Committee on Energy and Environment, Chairman Bivins reporting:

            Mr. Speaker: Your Special Committee on Energy and Environment, to which was referred HB 479, begs leave to report it has examined the same and recommends that it Do Pass by Consent, and pursuant to Rule 25(21)(f) be referred to the Committee on Rules.

            Special Committee on Governmental Affairs, Chairman Deeken reporting:

            Mr. Speaker: Your Special Committee on Governmental Affairs, to which was referred HCR 16, begs leave to report it has examined the same and recommends that it Do Pass, and pursuant to Rule 25(21)(f) be referred to the Committee on Rules.

HOUSE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO. 16

              WHEREAS, Section 21.760 of the Missouri Revised Statutes provides that during the regular legislative session which convenes in an odd-numbered year, the General Assembly shall, by concurrent resolution, employ an independent certified public accountant or certified public accounting firm to conduct an audit examination of the accounts, functions, programs, and management of the State Auditor’s office:

              NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the members of the House of Representatives of the Ninety-fourth General Assembly, First Regular Session, the Senate concurring therein, hereby authorize the employment of an independent certified public accountant or certified public accounting firm pursuant to the aforestated provisions of Section 21.760; and

              BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the audit examination be made in accordance with generally accepted auditing standards, including such reviews and inspections of books, records and other underlying data and documents as are necessary to enable the independent certified public accountant performing the audit to reach an informed opinion on the condition and performance of the accounts, functions, programs, and management of the State Auditor’s Office; and

              BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that upon completion of the audit, the independent certified public accountant make a written report of his or her findings and conclusions, and supply each member of the General Assembly, the Governor, and the State Auditor with a copy of the report; and

              BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the cost of the audit and report be paid out of the joint contingent fund of the General Assembly; and

              BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Commissioner of Administration bid these services, at the direction of the General Assembly, pursuant to state purchasing laws; and

              BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Chief Clerk of the Missouri House of Representatives be instructed to prepare a properly inscribed copy of this resolution for the Commissioner of Administration.

            Mr. Speaker: Your Special Committee on Governmental Affairs, to which was referred HB 125, begs leave to report it has examined the same and recommends that it Do Pass, and pursuant to Rule 25(21)(f) be referred to the Committee on Rules.

            Mr. Speaker: Your Special Committee on Governmental Affairs, to which was referred HB 255, begs leave to report it has examined the same and recommends that it Do Pass, and pursuant to Rule 25(21)(f) be referred to the Committee on Rules.

            Mr. Speaker: Your Special Committee on Governmental Affairs, to which was referred HB 312, begs leave to report it has examined the same and recommends that it Do Pass, and pursuant to Rule 25(21)(f) be referred to the Committee on Rules.

            Mr. Speaker: Your Special Committee on Governmental Affairs, to which was referred HB 665, begs leave to report it has examined the same and recommends that it Do Pass, and pursuant to Rule 25(21)(f) be referred to the Committee on Rules.

            Special Committee on Job Creation and Economic Development, Chairman Richard reporting:

            Mr. Speaker: Your Special Committee on Job Creation and Economic Development, to which was referred HCR 17, begs leave to report it has examined the same and recommends that it Do Pass, and pursuant to Rule 25(21)(f) be referred to the Committee on Rules.

HOUSE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO. 17

              WHEREAS, the western part of Missouri is a growing, vital part of Missouri's commerce and economic development; and

              WHEREAS, U.S. Highway 71 is an important link for communities, companies, and citizens along this corridor; and

              WHEREAS, the Missouri I-49 Coalition is a nonprofit organization consisting of concerned citizens, organizations, and communities organized for the sole purpose of improving U.S. Highway 71 to interstate standards and designating it as part of Interstate 49; and

              WHEREAS, designation of U.S. Highway 71 as a part of I-49 will provide western Missouri with the shortest direct route into international commerce by way of the Gulf of Mexico at New Orleans:

              NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the members of the House of Representatives of the Ninety-fourth General Assembly, First Regular Session, the Senate concurring therein, hereby:

              (1) Recognize the Missouri I-49 Coalition as the official organization for this project in the State of Missouri;

              (2) Recognize the importance of I-49 to the State of Missouri;

              (3) Support the upgrading of U.S. Highway 71 to interstate standards;

              (4) Encourage the Missouri Department of Transportation to support conceptually the idea of an I-49 corridor;

              (5) Encourage the Missouri Congressional Delegation to pursue federal funds to assist with this project; and

              (6) Urge the United States Department of Transportation to support the designation of U.S. Highway 71 in Missouri as a part of Interstate 49; and

              BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Chief Clerk of the Missouri House of Representatives be instructed to prepare properly inscribed copies of this resolution for Mary E. Peters, the Secretary of the United States Department of Transportation, Pete Rahn, the Director of the Missouri Department of Transportation, each member of the Missouri Highways and Transportation Commission, and each member of the Missouri Congressional Delegation.

             Special Committee on State Parks and Waterways, Chairman Pollock reporting:

            Mr. Speaker: Your Special Committee on State Parks and Waterways, to which was referred HCR 8, begs leave to report it has examined the same and recommends that it Do Pass, and pursuant to Rule 25(21)(f) be referred to the Committee on Rules.

HOUSE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO. 8

              WHEREAS, Chamois, Missouri, is a community located along the Missouri River in northern Osage County which has no means to cross the river except by way of bridges located approximately 45 miles to the west and 30 miles to the east; and

              WHEREAS, the people who live in Chamois incur increasingly high costs using present routes in order to reach destinations on the north side of the Missouri River for employment, recreation, and business; and

              WHEREAS, people who live on the north side of the Missouri River are equally restricted from accessing destinations on the south side of the Missouri River, respectively; and

              WHEREAS, locating a ferryboat on the Missouri River at Chamois would allow residents on both sides to cross the River, reducing travel times and travel costs, provide a safer route, and conserve fuel; and

              WHEREAS, locating a ferryboat at Chamois would establish the only reported ferry on the Missouri River and would thereby promote tourism on both sides of the River by attracting more visitors to the area and creating a driving destination for tourists visiting such communities as Hermann, Fulton, and Jefferson City; and

              WHEREAS, locating a ferryboat at Chamois would likewise give residents on the south side of the River access to the Katy Trail located on the north side of the River; and

              WHEREAS, numerous organizations have endorsed the ferryboat at Chamois, including but not limited to the Hermann Area Chamber of Commerce, the Fulton Area Chamber of Commerce, the county commissions for Osage and Callaway counties, the City of Mokane, the City of Chamois, and the Missouri Division of Tourism; and

              WHEREAS, the promoters of the ferryboat at Chamois have requested federal and state funding for the project:

              NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the members of the House of Representatives of the Ninety-fourth General Assembly, First Regular Session, the Senate concurring therein, hereby express support for the Chamois ferryboat and urge the Missouri Department of Economic Development and the Missouri Department of Transportation, along with other state agencies and the Missouri Congressional Delegation, to assist in securing moneys for locating and construction of the ferryboat; and

              BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Chief Clerk of the Missouri House of Representatives be instructed to prepare properly inscribed copies of this resolution for Governor Matt Blunt, Gregory A. Steinhoff, the Director of the Department of Economic Development, Peter Rahn, the Director of the Missouri Department of Transportation , and each member of the Missouri Congressional Delegation.

            Special Committee on Veterans, Chairman Day reporting:

            Mr. Speaker: Your Special Committee on Veterans, to which was referred HCR 28, begs leave to report it has examined the same and recommends that it Do Pass, and pursuant to Rule 25(21)(f) be referred to the Committee on Rules.

HOUSE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO. 28

              WHEREAS, the National Foundation for Women Legislators (NFLW) established a National Policy Committee on Veterans Affairs to ensure that the men and women who have served in the Armed Forces are properly honored, revered, and cared for upon completion of their service; and

              WHEREAS, our nation established veterans programs to repay and reward veterans for their extraordinary service and sacrifices on behalf of their fellow citizens; and

              WHEREAS, many of our nation's older veterans live on fixed incomes and rely on assistance from veterans service organizations (VSOs) to apply for and obtain the benefits owed to them by the federal government; and

              WHEREAS, Senate Bill No. 2694 introduced in the United States Congress would amend existing law to permit attorneys and agents to charge veterans claimants for services rendered in the preparation, presentation, and prosecution of claims at all stages of the process; and

              WHEREAS, Congress designed the current administrative claims process to be a non-adversarial and pro-veteran, allowing veterans to file claims for disability benefits and receive fair decisions from the United States Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) without having to hire and pay a large portion of their benefits to lawyers; and

              WHEREAS, no injured or disabled veteran should have to pay an attorney to obtain the benefits that a grateful nation provides and the veteran is rightfully due:

              NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the members of the House of Representatives of the Ninety-fourth General Assembly, First Regular Session, the Senate concurring therein, hereby oppose any change in law that would authorize attorneys to charge veterans a fee for benefits counseling or any claims services before the United States Department of Veterans Affairs; and

              BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Chief Clerk of the Missouri House of Representatives be instructed to prepare properly inscribed copies of this resolution for each member of the Missouri Congressional delegation.

            Mr. Speaker: Your Special Committee on Veterans, to which was referred HB 135, begs leave to report it has examined the same and recommends that the House Committee Substitute Do Pass by Consent, and pursuant to Rule 25(21)(f) be referred to the Committee on Rules.

            Mr. Speaker: Your Special Committee on Veterans, to which was referred HB 608, begs leave to report it has examined the same and recommends that the House Committee Substitute Do Pass by Consent, and pursuant to Rule 25(21)(f) be referred to the Committee on Rules.

            Committee on Rules, Chairman Cooper (120) reporting:

            Mr. Speaker: Your Committee on Rules, to which was referred HCS HB 61, begs leave to report it has examined the same and recommends that it Do Pass.

            Mr. Speaker: Your Committee on Rules, to which was referred HCS HB 74, begs leave to report it has examined the same and recommends that it Do Pass.

            Mr. Speaker: Your Committee on Rules, to which was referred HCS HB 90, begs leave to report it has examined the same and recommends that it Do Pass.

            Mr. Speaker: Your Committee on Rules, to which was referred HB 264, begs leave to report it has examined the same and recommends that it Do Pass by Consent.

            Mr. Speaker: Your Committee on Rules, to which was referred HB 265, begs leave to report it has examined the same and recommends that it Do Pass - Federal Mandate.

            Mr. Speaker: Your Committee on Rules, to which was referred HB 267, begs leave to report it has examined the same and recommends that it Do Pass - Federal Mandate.

            Mr. Speaker: Your Committee on Rules, to which was referred HCS HB 458, begs leave to report it has examined the same and recommends that it Do Pass.

            Mr. Speaker: Your Committee on Rules, to which was referred HCS HB 459, begs leave to report it has examined the same and recommends that it Do Pass by Consent.

            Mr. Speaker: Your Committee on Rules, to which was referred HCS HB 678, begs leave to report it has examined the same and recommends that it Do Pass by Consent.

INTRODUCTION OF HOUSE BILLS

            The following House Bills were read the first time and copies ordered printed:

HB 926, introduced by Representatives Roorda, Bruns and Meadows, relating to taxation of unauthorized substances.

HB 927, introduced by Representatives Deeken and Roorda, relating to the state merit system.

HB 928, introduced by Representatives Casey, Baker (25), Harris (110), Komo, Meadows, Wildberger, Cooper (158), Sater, Meiners, Schieffer and Haywood, relating to property taxation.

HB 929, introduced by Representatives Casey, Fallert, Day, Nieves, Munzlinger, Wilson (119), Wildberger, Meiners, Sater, Meadows, George, Komo, Hodges, Bland, Bivins, Lampe, Wallace and Moore, relating to sexual offenders at schools.

HB 930, introduced by Representative Zimmerman, relating to deceptive practices in connection with donation receptacles.

HB 931, introduced by Representatives Nasheed, Hoskins, Brown (50), George, Quinn (9), Todd, Oxford, Shively, Wildberger, Holsman, Kuessner, Fallert, Dougherty, Robinson, Chappelle-Nadal, Bowman, Young, Meiners, Komo, McClanahan, Walsh, Villa, Low (39), Donnelly, Frame, Bringer, Bland, Schieffer, Spreng, Wells, Nieves, Portwood, Lembke, McGhee, Jones (117), El-Amin, Hubbard and Talboy, relating to motor vehicle registration notices.

HB 932, introduced by Representatives Grill, Storch, Hodges, LeVota, Scavuzzo, Schoemehl, Grisamore, Young, Skaggs, Kuessner, Jones (89), Schoeller, Burnett, Aull, Hubbard, Nasheed, Norr, Smith (150), Page, Jetton, Robinson, Meiners, Fallert, El-Amin, Pearce, Tilley, Roorda, Kratky, Komo, Meadows, George, Shively, Wilson (119), Silvey, Brandom, Zweifel, Schieffer, Stream and Ruzicka, relating to a tax credit for stay-at-home parents.

HB 933, introduced by Representatives Grill, Grisamore, Whorton, Schieffer, Scavuzzo, Cooper (158), Jones (89), Funderburk, Storch, Kratky, Young, Pratt, Skaggs, Ruzicka, Tilley, Jetton, Burnett, Sater, Kuessner, Silvey, Page and LeVota, relating to driver's licenses for military personnel.

HB 934, introduced by Representative Franz, relating to child abuse and neglect investigations.

HB 935, introduced by Representative Franz, relating to termination of parental rights.

HB 936, introduced by Representative Franz, relating to child support enforcement.

HB 937, introduced by Representative Schneider, relating to ambulance district board member requirements.

HB 938, introduced by Representatives Brown (30), Day, Walton, Smith (14), May, Kraus, Fisher, Dusenberg and Hobbs, relating to the stolen valor act of 2007.

HB 939, introduced by Representative Davis, relating to motorcycle headlight modulators.

HB 940, introduced by Representatives Robb, Baker (123), Portwood, Scharnhorst, Pollock, Cunningham (86), Muschany, Kratky, Daus, Meiners, Fisher, Schieffer, Holsman, Hubbard, Baker (25), Silvey, Zimmerman, Stream and Villa, relating to the establishment of the teach for Missouri act.

HB 941, introduced by Representatives Kingery, Marsh, Bearden, Thomson, Pearce and Haywood, relating to financial records of University of Missouri donors and potential donors.

HB 942, introduced by Representatives Kraus, Dougherty and Moore, relating to teenage drivers.

MESSAGE FROM THE SENATE

            Mr. Speaker: I am instructed by the Senate to inform the House of Representatives that the Senate has taken up and passed SS SCS SB 284, entitled:

            An act to amend chapter 67, RSMo, by adding thereto twenty new sections relating to the provision of video services, with an emergency clause.

            Emergency clause defeated.

            In which the concurrence of the House is respectfully requested.

            The following members' presence was noted: Bruns, Cooper (158) and Schlottach.

ADJOURNMENT

            On motion of Representative Dempsey, the House adjourned until 10:00 a.m., Thursday, February 22, 2007.

COMMITTEE MEETINGS

AGRICULTURE POLICY

Thursday, February 22, 2007, 8:00 a.m. Hearing Room 6.

Executive session may follow.

Public hearings to be held on: HB 370, HB 840, HB 841, HB 709, HB 630

APPROPRIATIONS - AGRICULTURE AND NATURAL RESOURCES

Wednesday, February 28, 2007, 2:00 p.m. Hearing Room 7.

Review Departments of Agriculture, Natural Resources, and Conservation budgets.

APPROPRIATIONS - EDUCATION

Monday, February 26, 2007, 11:00 a.m. Hearing Room 1.

Presentation from Higher Education Institutions.

Committee discussion possible on budget decision items.

Executive session may follow.

APPROPRIATIONS - EDUCATION

Tuesday, February 27, 2007, 8:00 a.m. Hearing Room 3.

Presentation from Higher Education Institutions.

Committee discussion possible on budget decision items.

Executive session may follow.

APPROPRIATIONS - HEALTH, MENTAL HEALTH AND SOCIAL SERVICES

Thursday, February 22, 2007, 8:00 a.m. Hearing Room 5.

Continuation of budget review from Departments of Mental Health,

Health and Senior Services, and Social Services.

Committee will reconvene 30 minutes after adjournment and continue until

department presentation is completed.

APPROPRIATIONS - HEALTH, MENTAL HEALTH AND SOCIAL SERVICES

Monday, February 26, 2007, 10:00 a.m. Hearing Room 5.

Committee will meet for budget review on the Departments of Mental Health,

Health and Senior Services, and Social Services.

APPROPRIATIONS - PUBLIC SAFETY AND CORRECTIONS

Thursday, February 22, 2007, 8:00 a.m. Hearing Room 2.

Department of Public Safety budget presentation.

Possible Executive session.

HEALTH CARE POLICY

Tuesday, February 27, 2007, 12:00 p.m. Hearing Room 5.

Public hearing to be held on: HB 788

HEALTH CARE POLICY

Wednesday, February 28, 2007, 2:00 p.m. Hearing Room 5. AMENDED

Executive session will be held on: HB 182, HB 203, HB 554, HB 555, HB 788

JOINT COMMITTEE ON EDUCATION

Monday, February 26, 2007, 11:00 a.m. Senate Committee Room 1.

Discussion with Dr. Kent King (DESE) and

Peter Herschend (President of the State Board of Education).

JOINT COMMITTEE ON EDUCATION

Tuesday, February 27, 2007, 2:00 p.m. Hearing Room 1.

Presentation by Missouri Chamber of Commerce on METS.

JOINT COMMITTEE ON TRANSPORTATION OVERSIGHT

Monday, February 26, 2007, 11:00 a.m. Hearing Room 3.

Specialty plates, MO Hospice organization, Arkansas Alumni Association,

Highway naming, Reimbursement.

LOCAL GOVERNMENT

Tuesday, February 27, 2007, 8:00 a.m. Hearing Room 6.

Executive session on bills heard previously.

Public hearings to be held on: HB 340, HB 480, HB 595

SPECIAL COMMITTEE ON GENERAL LAWS

Thursday, February 22, 2007, Hearing Room 1, forty-five minutes after morning adjournment.

Executive session may follow.

Public hearings to be held on: HCR 20, HB 669

SPECIAL COMMITTEE ON GOVERNMENT AFFAIRS

Thursday, February 22, 2007,

House Chamber south gallery, forty-five minutes upon morning adjournment.

Executive session.

SPECIAL COMMITTEE ON HEALTHCARE FACILITIES

Tuesday, March 6, 2007, 5:00 p.m. Hearing Room 6.

Executive session may follow.

Public hearing to be held on: HB 420

SPECIAL COMMITTEE ON PROFESSIONAL REGISTRATION AND LICENSING

Thursday, February 22, 2007, 8:00 a.m. Hearing Room 7.

Executive session may follow.

Public hearings to be held on: HB 718, HB 775, HB 777, HB 778, HB 779,

HB 780, HB 829, HB 830, HB 831, HB 832, HB 833

SPECIAL COMMITTEE ON RETIREMENT

Thursday, February 22, 2007, 8:00 a.m. Hearing Room 1.

Executive session may follow.

Public hearings to be held on: HB 391, HB 392, HB 393, HB 552, HB 553, HB 765

SPECIAL COMMITTEE ON STATE PARKS AND WATERWAYS

Thursday, February 22, 2007, 8:00 a.m. Hearing Room 4.

Executive session may follow.

Public hearings to be held on: HB 354, HB 752

SPECIAL COMMITTEE ON STUDENT ACHIEVEMENT

Tuesday, February 27, 2007, 2:00 p.m. Hearing Room 1.

Presentation by Missouri Chamber of Commerce on METS in conjunction with

the Joint Committee on Education and the Senate Committee on Education.

SPECIAL COMMITTEE ON TOURISM

Thursday, February 22, 2007, 9:00 a.m. House Lounge.

Tourism Commission annual report.

Joint meeting with the Senate and House Tourism Committees and Tourism Commission.

Executive session may or may not follow.

WAYS AND MEANS

Thursday, February 22, 2007, 8:00 a.m. Hearing Room 3.

Possible Executive session.

Public hearings to be held on: HB 104, HB 119, HB 130, HB 323, HB 360

HOUSE CALENDAR

TWENTY-NINTH DAY, THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 22, 2007

HOUSE BILLS FOR SECOND READING

HB 926 through HB 942

HOUSE JOINT RESOLUTION FOR PERFECTION

HJR 7, HSA 1 for HA 2 , HA 2, pending - Nieves

HOUSE BILLS FOR PERFECTION

1          HB 262 - Nieves

2          HB 263 - Nieves

3          HCS HB 369 - Fisher

4          HCS HB 636, 308 & 173 - Kraus

5          HCS HBs 40, 116 & 367 - Portwood

6          HB 269 - Nolte

7          HB 46 - Viebrock

8          HB 808 - Bearden                               (3 hours debate on Perfection)

9          HCS HB 346 - Munzlinger

10        HCS HB 620 - Muschany

11        HB 625 - Dempsey

12        HB 488 - Wasson

13        HCS HB 221 - Yates

HOUSE BILLS FOR PERFECTION - CONSENT

 (2/19/07)

HB 205 - Marsh

 (2/21/07)

1          HB 69 - Day

2          HCS HB 272 - Viebrock

3          HB 319 - Villa

4          HB 344 - Munzlinger

5          HB 351 - Wood

6          HB 576 - Cooper (120)

 (2/22/07)

1          HB 264 - Cunningham (86)

2          HCS HB 459 - Sutherland

3          HCS HB 678 - Marsh

HOUSE JOINT RESOLUTION FOR THIRD READING

HCS HJR 1 - Cunningham (86)

HOUSE BILL FOR THIRD READING - APPROPRIATIONS

HCS HB 14 - Icet

HOUSE BILLS FOR THIRD READING

1          HCS HBs 444, 217, 225, 239, 243, 297, 402 & 172 - Jetton

2          HCS HB 327 - Richard

HOUSE BILL FOR THIRD READING - CONSENT

HB 70 - Day

SENATE BILL FOR SECOND READING

SS SCS SB 284

HOUSE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION

HCR 15, (2-15-07, Page 396) - Threlkeld